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Komplicated is doing this for the block and the blogosphere. It's taking stock of the Black geek aesthetic, every day.
A Cannon That Shoots Cars Instead of Cannonballs. How’s That for High-Tech?
October 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Kids Can Now Pilot Their Own Mech
July 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
This clearly puts Power Wheels to shame.
Japan Wants To Shoot Lasers At The Moon To Solve The Energy Crisis
July 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
The Luna Ring plan, which was introduced in Tokyo, is only the most recent in a long line of envelope pushing, seemingly kooky ideas to come from Shimizu Corp.
Could the Swarmfire be the Perfect Nerf Gun?
July 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
Any office drone knows that when all hell breaks loose (in a non-lethal, non-Post Office kind of way) that there’s two ways to come out on top: have lots of friends (hard) or have superior firepower. In this case, the latter can be yours for about thirty bucks.
Table Top Particle Accelerator Threatens Universe Portably
July 14, 2012 By 5 Comments
In “what do you mean you reversed the polarity on the neutron flow?” news, scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created an atom smasher small enough to fit on an average kitchen dinette from Ikea.
A Real Functioning Laser Cannon. In 2017. Maybe.
July 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Since seeing Grand Slam next to the HAL in the early 1980s, many of us have dreamed of the day when a real, functional laser cannon would become a reality. That day has just been pushed back …
Robots: Now They’re Learning? Oh Crap!
July 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
In “oh god oh god, we’re all gonna die” news, Japanese researchers are teaching robots how to learn and think. Wait, what?
From Trash To Wifi
July 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We’ve seen old shoe boxes transform into decked out dioramas and soda pop cans become purses, but never trash that can be configured to deliver the internet.
That Guy With the Backpack Seems Suspicious
July 10, 2012 By 3 Comments
In “it’s not paranoia if they really are spying on you” news, Cambridge Consultants has unveiled a portable radar system in a backpack. Seriously.
When Black Holes Get Hungry They Reach for the Stars
July 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
Proving exactly why they matter, NASA released a new video, showing exactly what happens when a black hole eats a star. Wait, what?
Wrestling: Move Over Funkasaurus, This is the Original…Flash Funk!
July 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
Welcome to “The Thump!” — an irregular column spotlighting the best Black elements of professional wrestling. Named after the signature move of groundbreaking wrestler The Junkyard Dog, “The Thump!” showcases the history and impact of Black athletes in the squared circle.
Nigerian Entrepreneur Creates Netflix and Spotify for Nollywood
July 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Njoku’s work creates avenues for producers of content — music and video, from reality TV to scripted fare — to showcase their work where before their avenues were more limited.
Brutha Gimel’s Spin City: Musical Recommendations from @bruthagimel
July 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Yep! This has got to be my most eclectic column to date. My ear is so multi-demensional. There’s something for everybody in here.”
@JayZ, @KanyeWest, @GwynethPaltrow & Who’s Responsible For The N-Word
July 1, 2012 By 3 Comments
Before, say, 1988, the idea of using what could be the most offensive racial slur ever created in public, would have seemed ridiculous to most people.
Could Scientists Have Found a Possible Cure for AIDS/HIV?
June 29, 2012 By 4 Comments
As breakthroughs go, finding a cure for AIDS would be pretty high on the list, and that’s what Berlin doctors believe they have achieved.
“It’s a woman’s job to make her man feel safe — a safe place that doesn’t expect him to do brave things just because he’s a man.”
This is a comment by Kat on the post “A Husband’s Job Is To Create Emotional Safety”.